Communications Network Engineer Senior

Description

NGEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT)portionof NGEN, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport.Ultimately, Leidoswill support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and Engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Leidos is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to supportmultiple sites in Yorktown, VA as one of the key members of the Field Services team. The candidate will be responsible for overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network atNewport News Shipbuilding, VAand Yorktown Naval Weapons StationYorktown, VA. Duties may include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties may include monitoring, installation, modification,testingand servicing of network equipment.

This sub familyis responsible foroverall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network. Duties may include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating, and recommendingnew technologiesto enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties may include monitoring, installation, modification,testingand servicing of network equipment.

NAVSUPrequireselevated network support services, consisting of continuous technical support during working hours and rapid remediationin the event offailures, both during working hours as well as possible after-hours support. Premier support isrequiredto support the high tempo and mission critical operations of theNAVSUPstaff including elevated services to assigned Flag Officers/Senior Executive Service and associated staff.

The work location for this position will be at a government site and will require the ability to:

• Lift and carry 50lbsfor up to100 feetat a time; must be able to lift 25lbsvertically using ladders

• Work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; and be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time

• Utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets

• Identifydifferent colorsof wires and cables; correctable vision to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, computermonitorsand digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer)

• Judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces

• Drive personal or corporate vehicle (depending on availability) todifferent locationsto work on projects and troubleshoot; valid state licenserequired

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to access all necessary communication closets and configure and deploy network equipment within the Area of Responsibility (AOR) listed.
• Knowledgeable in changing VLANs on network port configurations, toassistin deploying network devices across the base.
• Ability to split working hours daily between two sites, Newport News Shipbuilding and Yorktown Naval Weapons StationYorktown, VA.
• Capability of analyzing and defining network requirementspertaining toNewport News Shipbuildingoperations.
• Ability to define andmaintainnetwork architecture and infrastructure.
• Ability to configure and optimize network servers, hubs, routers, and switches.
• Ability to pull switch activity logs, as well as switch capacity reports.
• Make recommendations to clean up or upgrade communication closets, for streamlining switch and patch panel matrixes, andcanmake the recommended changes on the switch and un-patch ports on unused equipment.
• Perform port activation, deactivation, and logical moves on switches, in support of emergent MAC moves.
• Ability to engage and escalate problems the SMIT Network Operations and/or Command Center for support for incidents/problems exceeding their capabilities or networking privileges.
• Ability to install, test,maintain, and upgrade network operating systems software; and/or ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services.
• Provided monthly activity reports on tracking trouble calls, outages, port problems and resolutions, and routine maintenancepertaining toNNWS NAVSUPoperations.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen

• DoD Secret Clearance

• HS diploma with 5+ years of prior relevant experience

• Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification
• Must have valid Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)or be able to obtain within the first 6 months of employment

• Mustdemonstrateexpertisein IT Enterprise Operations and Network Operations

• Experience with Microsoft Windows OS, version 10

• Experience with HP Service Manager, Remedy, or similar Service/Help Desk ticket management software

• Advanced network troubleshooting skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Strong leadership skills

• Self-motivated/ self-directing

• Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability skillsrequired. Relationship building

• Ability to manage and prioritize own work, and that of their team

• Independent decision making

• Analytical thinking; thinking out of the box

• Ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels (SME to Senior Management)

• Ability to analyze problems at various levels (e.g.detail level, overall organizational impact, etc.)

The hourly range for this position is $29.09-$43.87.

NGEN

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

September 28, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.